Do you recognize this cat with a mysterious feeding tube discovered by a city worker?

A young tabby cat with a surgically implanted feeding tube, apparently abandoned by its owner, was recovering Thursday after a city worker found the animal in a black garbage bag inside a cardboard box earlier this week.

A young tabby cat with a surgically implanted feeding tube, apparently abandoned by its owner, was recovering Thursday after a city worker found the animal in a black garbage bag inside a cardboard box earlier this week.

The female cat, with medium-to-long brown fur and a shaved area where the feeding tube went in, appeared otherwise healthy, according to Toronto Animal Services.

A city worker discovered the box, “which showed signs of movement inside,” in the area of Midland and Steeles avenues around noon Tuesday, the city said in a news release. The cat was ultimately transported to Rouge Valley Veterinary Hospital.

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“The hospital is treating the cat and has contacted animal clinics in the area in the hope of finding a veterinarian who has treated the cat. The feeding tube appears to have been implanted a few weeks ago,” the news release stated.

Animal workers have not been able to determine why the cat had a feeding tube, as she was eating normally and not displaying any unusual symptoms. The cat was slated to undergo surgery to have the tube removed.

Toronto Animal Services has asked anyone with information on the incident, or who may recognize the cat, to call 416-338-PAWS. Donations to the animal’s care were also invited.

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